handlebar

[ han-dl-bahr ]

/ ˈhæn dlˌbɑr /

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noun

Usually handlebars.

the curved steering bar of a bicycle, motorcycle, etc., placed in front of the rider and gripped by the hands.
handlebar moustache.

a bar or rod, usually of metal and having a handle at one end, used for handling, guiding, or maneuvering some object.

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Origin of handlebar

First recorded in 1885–90; handle + bar¹

Words nearby handlebar

handkerchief table, hand-knit, handlanger, hand-launder, handle, handlebar, handlebar moustache, handlebars, handled, hand lens, handler

How to use handlebar in a sentence

The soft-shell backing blocks chilly winds, silicone grips improve control of my handlebars, and they work well with touchscreens.
The Gear Our Editors Loved in January|The Editors|February 3, 2021|Outside Online
The S-200 is equipped with three independent braking systems — a regenerative rear brake, front and rear drum brakes — and turn signals located on handlebars and near the rear wheel.
Spin bets its scooter future on 3 wheels and remote-control tech|Kirsten Korosec|January 27, 2021|TechCrunch
Other factors that may increase or decrease the size of an exercise bike include handlebars and onboard screens, all of which factor into whether or not a particular model is appropriate for your space.
Best exercise bike: Get your miles in without leaving the house|PopSci Commerce Team|December 19, 2020|Popular-Science
I’ve attached the Zeus to just about every GoPro mount I own, including my helmet and handlebar attachments.
The Gear Our Editors Loved in November|The Editors|December 4, 2020|Outside Online

Tilt down the handlebars for an aggressive forward-leaning posture.
The 100 greatest innovations of 2020|Popular Science Staff|December 2, 2020|Popular-Science
Peter pushed the carriage aimlessly about for a little while, never letting go of the handlebar.
The Boy Grew Older|Heywood Broun
The hand car did run loggily at first; but with four hardy Scouts on each handlebar, it slowly gained headway.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High|Leslie W. Quirk
It could be operated by a foot lever on the right side of the machine and also by a grip lever in the left handlebar.
Bert Wilson's Twin Cylinder Racer|J. W. Duffield
Not to be outdone I twisted Lizzie's right handlebar grip as far as it would go, and like a bolt from the blue we darted ahead.
Across America by Motor-cycle|C. K. Shepherd
The handlebar was wrenched out of my hands and I was thrown with great force over it and on to the bank at the side.
Across America by Motor-cycle|C. K. Shepherd